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June 2017

Meaghan Bartlett  –  Student Life, Earth Sciences, Science
Friday, June 2, 2017
Since coming to HÂþ»­ from The Gambia, Earth Sciences student Njillan Forbes has faced great pressures: losing her mother to illness, meeting the requirements to change degrees, making it into an honours program. But the struggles have only made her stronger.
Matt Semansky  –  Student Life, English, Student Services, Arts and Social Sciences, Science, Mathematics and Statistics
Friday, June 2, 2017
Twin sisters Emily and Felicia Halliday may have taken different courses at Dal, but they've been united in their commitment to supporting their fellow Dal students as Residence Assistants.
Kelsey Carey  –  Convocation, Community & Culture
Friday, June 2, 2017
It takes more than 3,000 hours of people time to organize the 16 Spring Convocation ceremonies that give graduates their moment on the stage. Learn more about how it all comes together.
Graeme Gunn  –  Student Life, Student Services, Science
Friday, June 2, 2017
Science grad Tim Mombourquette has spent much of his time on campus documenting the experiences of his fellow students as a videographer. Now, he turns the lens on himself and his own university experience.
Joanne Ward-Jerrett  –  Arts and Social Sciences, Theatre, Music, News, Community & Culture
Thursday, June 1, 2017
Under the leadership of Honorary Chair Sarah McLachlan, a stellar group of performing artists from across Canada have come together to support the $27.7-million expansion to the HÂþ»­ Arts Centre.
Theresa Anne Salah  –  Student Life, Industrial Engineering, Convocation, Engineering
Thursday, June 1, 2017
Industrial Engineering grad Kiran Persaud has always had an interest in health and wellness. Thanks to his capstone project with VON Canada, he’s been able to use his skills to help improve health care in Nova Scotia.
Matt Semansky  –  Student Life, Management, Bookstore, Convocation
Thursday, June 1, 2017
From social entrepreneurship to on-campus employment at the Dal Bookstore, some of Mary-Margaret Bennett's defining Dal experiences have comes from applying her learning and skills outside the classroom.
Fallon Bourgeois  –  Alumni
Thursday, June 1, 2017
We spoke to several young Dal alumni about their experiences — at and after HÂþ»­ — and what advice they'd offer to the more than 4,000 graduates crossing the stage at Convocation this year.